than

S1 W1

BrE /ðən/ AmE /ðən/

conjunction en → es

1 COMPARISON [comparative + than] A2

used to make comparisons between two people or things

que, comparado con

  • more/less/more adjective/adverb than

Collocations older than · better than

  • She is older than her sister.

    Ella es mayor que su hermana.

2 RATHER THAN [rather than] B1

used to show that one thing or person is preferred over another

en lugar de, en vez de

  • would rather do something than

Collocations prefer A to B · choose A over B

  • I would rather go out than stay at home.

    Prefiero salir que quedarme en casa.